Laura Waters
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Caring educator with 35 years of experience in elementary and special instruction. Expert in closely assessing and monitoring student progress while implementing educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educational practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd, 4th and 6th Grade Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
10.2009 - 05.2023
- Plan purposeful lessons for math, reading, writing, Social Studies and Science.
- Assess students needs based upon formative assessments, classroom observation and diagnostic testing.
- Use assessment testing to develop differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Communicate student needs to student, parents and staff.
- Manage a classroom using strategies that promote a positive and motivational environment.
Substitute Teacher
Blue Valley School District
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Taught a long term substitute position in a special education resource room, followed IEP objectives, worked one on one, small group and assisted students in the general education classroom.
- Taught a long term 5th grade position, upheld classroom routines, lesson plans, assessments and grading.
3rd Grade Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Plan purposeful lessons for math, reading, writing, Social Studies and Science.
- Assess students needs based upon formative assessments, classroom observation and diagnostic testing.
- Use assessment testing to develop differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Communicate student needs to student, parents and staff.
- Manage a classroom using strategies that promote a positive and motivational environment.
Special Education Teacher, 1st, 2nd and 4th Grade
Blue Valley School District
08.1995 - 05.2007
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Communicated student needs to students, parents and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Drake University
Des Moines, IA12.1985
Skills
- Individualized and group instruction
- Classroom management
- Technology implementation in instruction
- Ongoing assessment
- Strong parent and staff communication
- Emphasis on building strong student relationships
- Continuing education, a willingness to always be a learner
Certification
Kansas License
Elementary-K-9
Intellectual Disabilities K-9
Learning Disabled K-9
Timeline
3rd, 4th and 6th Grade Teacher
Shawnee Mission School District
10.2009 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Blue Valley School District
10.2008 - 05.2009
3rd Grade Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2007 - 09.2008
Special Education Teacher, 1st, 2nd and 4th Grade
Blue Valley School District
08.1995 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Drake University